This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Science Daily · 18 May 2026

This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body

Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body flush out tiny plastic particles before they can build up in organs. In lab tests, the kimchi-derived microbe clung tightly to nanoplastics even under conditions designed to mimic the human intesti


AI Translated Summary:
Research indicates that a probiotic bacterium in kimchi can help eliminate microplastics from the body, potentially preventing accumulation in organs. This discovery highlights the intersection of food science and health.


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